New dresses: Let's begin with black, red and grey

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I am back from my holidays and my Etsy shop is open again.

During the break I went to Barcelona, Spain, for a few days. It was great and I was so inspired by many things particularly the arts and some artists. I shall blog about it.

I have been in a good mood in the past days, mainly due to the fact that the batteries are still fully charged. A couple of close friends asked me recently how I cope with my work because I spend a lot of time sewing. Sewing can be boring but if you work on something that you are passionate about, something you love, you will not get bored.

It also works with other aspects of my work. When I design something new I begin with something I really like, something close to me. I don't know if what I like will sell. What I know is that when I work on something I am passionate about I will work with joy and the results are better quality of work.

You might have noticed already from my Etsy shop that my favorite color combination is black, red and grey/white. I have many clothes of my own with these colors. In the past weeks, I also had a lot of fun making these red, black and grey items.

This first dress is greatly inspired by Art Deco fashion, emphasizing symmetry. The dress is elasticized around hip area, making it versatile and allowing you to adjust where you would like the waist to sit.

This dress is a dark grey version of the black one I have been selling. It is for someone who likes lighter colors.

Another Art Deco inspired dress. It is sleeveless, has a dropped-waist and a belt.


Oh, red and black flapper dress.... my favourite.

I have been selling this skirt in the Netherlands for a few months but have not had a chance to take its pictures properly for my Etsy shop.

I will need about a week or so to make more pictures of these pieces on a real person. Then I will list them for sale.

I will be adding other colors as well. In fact, I began making another skirt in green. It will be nice for spring and summer. I still have to sew the waistband yet.

I also have new fabrics in green, light blue, lila and light purple. 2011 will be a very colorful year.

Stay in touch!

My Creative Space: Leather Briefcase # 1

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This is part # 1 of work in progress with my leather briefcase.

See Part # 2 here.

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I am on vacation now. My Etsy shop has been closed since a few days ago. I am taking a few days off. Later I will be working on my new dresses which I plan to list for sale towards the end of this month.

I have time to catch up with a lot of things, including reading the books I bought a while ago and making a new leather bag.

This bag is a briefcase model and made of beautiful crocodile embossed leather in black.




It has raw edges, a top handle, an adjustable strap, T.T. changable flowers on the front, and silver-colored hardware.




It is a detailed work with lots of parts. Each part has its own pattern.




Because the bag will have raw edges, I painted the edges for a neat and beautiful finish.

There is a large zippered pocket on the back.

It is professionally made with profesinal materials. Viledon and texon are used for the interior.

The adjustable strap has double leather.

The top handle is neat, thick and strong.

And there is so much to be sewn. Stay tuned for Part # 2.

January 2011 giveaway winner

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Thanks so much to those who participated in my January giveaway. There were altogether 136 good comments. I put a number in front of each of them and used these numbers to generate a winner.

And the lucky number is 68..... Making Ruri the winner!

Congratulations Ruri!!!

Sorry to those who did not win. But you are always welcome to participate in my next giveaways. I will post my February giveaway soon, since I am now officially on holidays;) and have more free time.

The prize for the February giveaway is an A-line cotton jersey in grey and red. Pick your size. Click here to view the skirt.